{"id":30413,"date":"2026-05-11T17:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=30413"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:59:54","slug":"sa-responds-to-oscar-mbos-grwm-video-before-mothers-farewell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/sa-responds-to-oscar-mbos-grwm-video-before-mothers-farewell\/","title":{"rendered":"SA Responds to Oscar Mbo’s GRWM Video Before Mother’s Farewell"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DJ and producer Oscar Mbo received criticism for vlogging in the lead-up to his mother’s funeral.<\/span><\/p>\n

He had previously announced his mother’s death in an emotional tribute on his official Instagram account.<\/p>\n

On 10 May 2026, the Yes God<\/i> artist laid his mother to rest. He posted a get-ready-with-me (GRWM) video with his son as they prepared for the service, captioning it:<\/p>\n

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\u201cLaying our Queen to rest on Mother\u2019s Day. ❤️‍🩹 together through thick & thin, the Lord shall provide.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Watch the video below<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Oscar Mbo faces backlash for filming vlog on his mother’s funeral<\/h2>\n

The video gained traction when it was shared on X (Twitter) by @Kgadi_yaMoloto.<\/p>\n

In response to his video, a South African user, @AuntyScoobyDoo, questioned the choice to create social media content during such a personal time, stating:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhere do people get the strength to take content while they are grieving and preparing to bury a loved one? I’ve seen even the wives talking at the husband’s funeral and taking content before the funeral.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

See the post here<\/a>:<\/p>\n

South Africa reacts to Oscar Mbo’s vlog ahead of his mother’s burial<\/h2>\n

The criticism on the microblogging site led to a diverse set of reactions. While some users sided with the criticism, others pointed out that grief affects everyone differently.<\/p>\n

Here are some notable comments:<\/p>\n

@ilovezizo_ responded:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe grieve differently, guys. I personally go blank. I don\u2019t even know what\u2019s happening and who is there. I just cry one way. And it\u2019s ok to accept that some people are stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Mmalenyalo_ added:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHonestly, that\u2019s what I keep asking myself. This girl was making a vlog burying her son. Everyone said tsek you unalived him wena.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Thabi_kaNkosi remarked:<\/p>\n

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\u201cI guess you\u2019re not crying or devastated all the time, at some point you are numb and you continue like normal, take vids and laugh with fam and friends. It happens, but the posting as content ayi I can\u2019t excuse it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@TMNLMNKRL shared:<\/p>\n

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\u201cGrief doesn\u2019t wear one uniform. Some mourn in silence; others hold onto photos and videos. When the funeral is over and everyone goes home, those memories might be the only comfort left. You never truly know what keeps someone holding on.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@m_kobene criticized:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese creatures are fake and grasping for social media likes!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@_AfricanButter commented:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen you\u2019re used to vlogging, it becomes 2nd nature, so this is a part of the normal day-to-day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Limpooi17 expressed:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHonestly, I ask myself the same question. Funerals are meant to be about grief, reflection and supporting families through pain and loss, but lately it feels like some people attend more for fashion, attention, and content. Maybe it’s for Insurance payouts 😌\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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